About Us
Best Solutions Educational Services, LLC is a educational consulting firm that advocates for families of school aged children with unique needs . We are proud of our ability to collaborate with school systems and other public organizations on behalf of children. Through a variety of means, our staff of experts support children, young adults and parents through training opportunities, tutoring services, consultations and educational advocacy. The owner Debrah Martin has developed a team of educators with expertise in School Psychology, Special Education Administration, Communication Disorders, Community Resources and Special Education Curriculum. Ensuring that each child is provided with benefits of Federal Law requirements of The American Disabilities Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) are important to us.
Our Story
Best Solutions Educational Services has been in the business of helping children with unique abilities realize their potential abilities for more than 10 years. We service families in multiple states and jurisdictions. Through parent trainings, collaborative efforts with school teams, educational advocacy services and tutoring we help the people who "need to know" discover that each child has a unique story. Until that "story " is realized, adults in the child's "community of learning" may overlook keys factors that may lead to the best solutions and outcomes.
Meet the Educational Consultant Team
Debrah Martin, President
School Psychologist, Educational Advocate
Debrah Martin has been an advocate for children for more than 40 years. Her personal mission is to help non-disabled community members increase their awareness of individuals who have special needs. She attended The Catholic University of America where she completed the School Psychology program earning a Master of Arts Degree and an Advance Certification in School Psychology. Mrs. Martin then worked as a School Psychologist in Maryland and later in Virginia and was the recipient of The School Psychologist of the Year Award in Fairfax County Public Schools during her tenure. Mrs. Martin an Adjunct Professor at the Prince George’s Community College Children’s Developmental Clinic for four years, is a member of the Prince George’s County Special Education Coalition for seven years working beside special education attorneys and advocates. Mrs. Martin served on the Board of Directors of the Arc of Prince George’s County from 2014 – 2016 as a general member and then completed one term as Vice President of the Board. She also is a founding member of SPEC Foundation (Special People Enhancing Communities) which is a nonprofit developed to build relationships between first responders and individuals who have special needs. on Mrs. Martin served on the Board of Directors of the Arc of Prince George’s County from 2014 – 2016 as a general member and then completed one term as Vice President of the Board. She also is a founding member of SPEC Foundation (Special People Enhancing Communities) which is a nonprofit developed to build relationships between first responders and individuals who have special needs. As President of SPEC, she coordinated numerous collaborative programs with the Prince George’s County Fire Department and the Prince George’s County Sheriff Department. She is the founder and Ministry Leader for The Safe Place Ministry at Woodstream Church which supports families who have children with special needs. Light is an easy-to-read font, with tall and narrow letters, that works well on almost every site.Debrah Martin is also a well-known public speaker in the Washington DC Metropolitan area. She addresses various topics related to special needs issues within local communities while providing a hands-on approach to increase awareness of participants. In March of 2021, she conducted de-escalation and special needs awareness training for the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Dept. and for the Prince George’s County Sheriff Department in July 2021. Ms. Martin has spoken on local radio and television media outlets as an expert on special needs topics, educational matters, and public service projects involving children who have special needs. Mrs. Martin remains focused on current social issues that impact individuals with special needs. Since the start of the pandemic, she has been a guest speaker on WHUR’s The Daily Drum, News 4Kids -NBC, webinars, and online trainings as an expert helping children and parents cope during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Samantha Love, M.Ed
Ms. Love is a passionate educator with over a decade of experience in the field of special education. She holds a Master of Education in Special Education and Teaching. She is an Advanced Certified Autism Specialist - (IBCCES) and has dedicated her career to helping children receive an autism evaluation in a timely manner and eliminating barriers to accessing such services. She has taught children, including infants and toddlers from birth to 3 years old, as well as high school students going through the transition process and those in resource and adaptive physical education programs. In recognition of her outstanding contributions to education, Samantha was awarded the Joseph B. Whitehead Educator of Distinction Award by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation in 2019.
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